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Chasetown v Basford United

Tuesday 22nd September 2020

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Swanny’s Scribbles Good afternoon and welcome to The Scholars Ground for this evening's FA Cup tie. We extend a warm welcome to everyone associated with Basford United.

We go into the game still trying to find the right balance to our performances. We are only too aware that the early games of the season can be a little disjointed but we cannot hide how disappointed we were in our second half performance on Saturday. I felt that the first 35 minutes of the game looked like a performance that I expect from a Chasetown team. Good quality, high tempo, aggressive in and out of possession and I thought we were well worthy of our 2-0 lead.

Their goal just before half time was the start of the slump in performance and typified our second half display. The initial corner was conceded by a nervous, apprehensive challenge which led to the ball going out and then for two mishit shots to deceive a number of our players who were closing the ball down was disastrous. I expect my players to be far braver to protect the goal and challenge properly. Ultimately it was that goal that changed the balance of play.

Our inability to defend a long straight ball in the second half was a real eye opener. First and foremost in this league you have to be prepared to compete and the number of balls that bounced in our final third was a concern and eventually led to Frickley scoring their second and third goals.

We huffed and puffed and credit to the lads for creating some good chances with Langy and Cooky hitting the crossbar but I still feel that would have papered over the cracks.

I am an honest man, and an honest manager. Without tearing the lads to pieces I will always tell them when it is good, but also when it is not. The defensive display in the second half was not! I must stress that this is down to the whole unit and not just the back four and goalkeeper.

The fact that we have tonight's game so soon is a positive as it gives us a chance to address things right away. There were a lot of good things that happened in our opening two fixtures against Kidsgrove and Frickley, but as I mentioned at the start of this piece, we have to find the right balance in our performances and make sure we can maintain a high standard of focus, concentration and performance level for 90+ minutes. If we do this, I am confident we will pick up more positive results than we do defeats.

We will have to this evening in order for us to compete with a strong Basford side and it is a test that we are all looking forward to. Enjoy the game! Chasetown Football Club Press Officer Paul Mullins The Scholars Ground, Church Street, Photographer Dave Birt Chasetown, WS7 3QL Kit Manager Dave Harrison 01543 682222 Programme Editor Lauren Lincoln Covid Officer Richard Lamb Chairman Mike Joiner Vice-Chairman Mark Prince First Team Manager MarkSwann Chief Executive Mike Joiner Assistant Jamie Hawkins Club Secretary John Franklin GoalkeepingCoach John Birt Treasurer Janice Brookes Sports Therapist Jake Moore Match Secretary Terry Dando Groundsman Bob Brookes Programme Printers Excel Print Limited Safety Officer Mark Prince Facebook Chasetown FC Child Welfare Office JohnFranklin Twitter Chasetownfc1954 Instagram Chasetownfc1954

Basford United - History

Basford United FC have been on a meteoric growth achieving 5 promotions in the last 8 years and will this season 2020-21 play again at Step 3. Promoted to the Northern Premier League, Premier Division for the season 2018-19 the team adapted well to the new challenge and finished a very respectable 6th place in our debut season at this level. The club have this preseason appointed ex Nottingham Forest legend Steve Chettle as 1st team Manager and Head of Basford United Football Academy.

Basford United FC are collectively working towards the objectives of Step 1 National League Football by 2022-23 and Football League by 2025-26 and are backed by our ambitious Chairman.

Expanding on our recent history which has been staggering; In 2017-18 Basford were promoted following an emphatic Northern Premier League Division One South campaign, winning the championship, recording a century of points gained and goals scored.

One of Nottingham’s oldest established football clubs, with a history stretching back to 1900, Basford have had a very established existence. Our current Chairman Chris Munroe joined the club in 2007 as manager and oversaw the 1st team for 3 years until handing over the reigns to Darren Saunders, with Chris Munroe taking over as Chairman.

For the 2010-11 season the club achieved promotion from the Notts Senior League entering the National League System by joining the Step 7 Central Midlands League South Division.

The stay in the Central Midlands League was short as tin 2011-12 Basford United won the League and Floodlit Cup in their first season to earn promotion to the Step 6 East Midlands Counties League for 2012-13. Basford stormed through the EMCL, winning the league at their first attempt with a record points total and becoming the first club to do the league and cup double.

Whilst in the EMCL, Basford also entered the FA Vase for the first time, reaching the Second Round where they went down 5-3 away to AFC Rushden & Diamonds in front of a near 600 crowd.

Success in the EMCL saw the club promoted to Step 5 for 2013-14. Basford debut at Step 5 of the NLS was in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Basford United - History

A creditable fifth place finish in a season that also saw Basford’s return to the FA Cup after a long absence under the guidance of Martin Carruthers who was appointed manager during this campaign.

Basford were then laterally moved sideways into the newly formed Midland Football League Premier Division for 2014-15, a move the club took in its stride winning the league at the 1st time of asking. Earning promotion into Step 4 into the Northern Premier League South for season 2015-16, which was the sixth successive season that the club have played in a new league, surely some sort of record.

Basford proved more than equal to the challenge by finishing their first NPL season in fourth place, losing to eventual promotion winners Coalville Town in the playoffs. Some consolation was gained by winning the Notts FA Senior Cup for the second successive season. 2016-17 Basford finished 6th missing out on the playoffs by 1 point, this then led to promotion in 2017-18 as mentioned above.

Under the watch and investment of Chairman Chris Munroe the clubs home facility, that prior to 2011 was an open field, now represents a state of the Art Football Facility fit offering prospects for further expansion with over £3.0M worth of investment over this period.

The major investment over this period occurred during 2016 with a £750k investment backed by a £500k Football Foundation Stadia Improvement Grant. This comprised a complete redesign of the existing football stadia and a state of art 4G Artificial surface replacing the previous sloping grass pitch. Alongside this investment came an irrigation water extraction system allowing a pitch sprinkler system to be installed as part of the 3G installation.

The installation of the new 3G corresponded with the formation of our Basford United Football Educational Academy. The Educational Academy have mirrored the achievements of the 1st team winning the National League U19 Midland Division. 2018-19 season saw the group make it to the National Final on the National League, losing to South Shields Academy on Penalties in the final.

Former Basford players who have gone on to play professionally include Bert Bowery (Nottingham Forest), Chris Freestone (Middlesbrough, Northampton, Hartlepool), Will Hoskins (Brighton), Shaun Derry (Notts County, Sheffield Utd, Leeds Utd, QPR) and Paul Cox (Notts County). More recently Kirmari Smith (Sheffield United), Colby Bishop (Accrington Stanley) and Kole Lambert (Norwich City), have all graduated from our Football Educational Academy. Basford United – Pen Pics

Kieran Preston: He was Basford’s number one for last season, playing 38 times, keeping 10 clean sheets in the process, and will be looking to keep that spot this season. The former Scotland under-21 international signed for the club from fellow NPL side Grantham Town in 2018 after spells at Derby County and Bristol Rovers.

Jordan Pierrepont: The 20-year old was a summer recruit from Heanor Town where he kept 11 clean sheets. The youngster has featured for NPL side Matlock Town as a 17-year old and also had a spell at Chesterfield FC.

Stefan Galinski: The former Grantham Town captain is Basford’s vice-captain and spent time at Hednesford Town, Stalybridge Celtic and Alfreton. Last season he was an ever present in the heart of Steve Chettle’s back line making 38 appearances and chipping in with two goals up the other end of the pitch.

Charlie Gatter: Another of Chettle’s summer additions. He joins the club from Hednesford Town, where he previously partnered Stefan Galinski at the heart of their back line. The 22-year old is well known to Basford boss Steve Chettle after the pair spent time at Nottingham Forest’s academy together when Gatter was an apprentice at the Championship side.

James Clifton: The right back signed for Basford over the summer from Corby Town. Like Gatter, he has worked with Steve Chettle in the past. The duo worked together when Chettle was assistant manager at Nuneaton Borough.

Owen Betts: The 19-year old is one of Basford’s most recent signings and joined the club after being released by Notts County. He spent most of last season out on loan after making a senior appearance for Notts. Betts was also a member of Steve Chettle’s Under 23s side at the National League club before Chettle left for Basford.

Lewis Carr: One of the longest serving players at the club, he signed back in 2016 from Grantham Town. He also had spells at Stamford and Quorn as well as playing professionally for Cambridge United. Last season Carr made 22 appearances for Steve Chettle’s side both in the centre of defence and in midfield.

Ryan Wilson: The former Northern Ireland youth international was most recently at Telford before signing at Greenwich Avenue. He is into his second full season at the club having made 29 appearances last season. Wilson also has a long history with manager Steve Chettle having worked with him at both Ilkeston FC and Nuneaton Borough. Basford United – Pen Pics

Dom Roma: The veteran full-back signed for the club back in 2017 from Scarborough Athletic and has been involved in coaching the first team following the departure of former manager Martin Carruthers before Steve Chettle took charge. Last season he made 22 appearances for the club as well as spending time on loan at Scarborough.

Kyle Dixon: The midfielder signed from Newark Flowserve, where he made 38 appearances and scored 11 goals as well as being in double figures for assists, back in March as the pandemic called an end to the season. Like much of the squad Dixon has worked with Steve Chettle before, the pair were briefly at Ilkeston Town together in the 2018/19 season.

Declan Dunn: The central midfielder signed alongside Owen Betts after leaving Notts County this summer. Dunn was involved in Notts’ first team at the start of last season before moving to Grantham Town on loan. He was also a member of Steve Chettle’s under 23s side at Notts.

Callum Chettle: Son of manager Steve, Callum joined the club last season. He played professionally for Peterborough United and has had spells in non-league at clubs such as Ilkeston FC and Alfreton Town. He was heavily involved in the Basford squad last season with 34 appearances.

Alex Howes: The third player to join Basford from Notts County this summer. Howes featured at as a 16-year old for Notts in League Two and has since spent time at Coalville Town on loan. Like Owen Betts and Declan Dunn, Howes was a part of Steve Chettle’s under 23s side at Notts.

James Tague: The midfielder joined the club in the summer from fellow NPL side Gainsborough Trinity after spending most of last season at Matlock Town. As a youngster he also spent time at Derby County and Mansfield Town.

Matt Thornhill: Basford United’s captain joined the club back in 2017 from Gainsborough Trinity after spells with Nottingham Forest and Hibernian in the professional game. Last season he made 35 appearances and chipped in with five goals from midfield. Basford United – Pen Pics

Niall Towle: The forward was a summer addition from Midland Premier Division Side Long Eaton United. His spell at the step five club was highly impressive as he found the back of the net on 42 occasions.

Kane Richards: The winger signed for the club in 2019 from Kidderminster and is in his second season at Greenwich Avenue. He had previously worked with Steve Chettle at Ilkeston FC. Last season he was influential in Basford’s push into a play offs spot as he scored 11 times in 34 games as well as reaching double figures for assists.

Rev James: The forward signed for the club in the middle of last season after a successful loan spell at Greenwich Avenue from Oxford United in the previous season. He featured towards the end of the season making seven appearances

James Carvell: The former Derby County academy and Barnsley player joined the club in 2019 after a spell over in America where he played for Oregon State University. Last season he made six appearances for the club, scoring once. He spent the end of the season on loan at Belper Town but saw his game time limited due to fixture postponements.

Marcus Marshall: The forward signed for the club, from Matlock Town, back in March alongside Kyle Dixon. He featured 38 times for the Derbyshire club scoring 14 times in the process.

Wayde Hines: The 16-year old signed for the club last season on a dual- registration from Eastwood CFC. He has since committed his future to the club and joined the educational academy.

Mackenzie Rooney: The 17-year old defender is a member of the club’s educational academy and is in the second year of the programme. He made his first team debut last season, coming off the bench against Nottingham Forest Under 23s in the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup.

MATCH REPORTS Chasetown 2 Frickley Athletic 3

Venue Date Kick Off The Scholars Ground 19/09/2020 3.00pm

Frickley came from behind to pinch the 3 points with a late spot kick.

A bright opening from the Scholars saw Jack Langston drill a low shot wide in the first quarter of an hour.

Chasetown took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from an unlikely route. Liam Kirton floated in a corner which missed everyone and nestled in the far corner.

It was no surprise when the home side doubled their lead in the 34th minute. Kirton cut the ball back from the bye line and flicked off a defender into the path of Joey Butlin who fired home from 6 yards.

Butlin curled a free kick inches over the crossbar but the Yorkshiremen went straight up the other end and pulled one back. Nathan Jarman had an airshot and the loose ball ran to Kern Miller who slotted home.

Out of nowhere, the visitors pulled level within 10 minutes of the restart. Jarman got on the end of a cross to fire beyond Curtis Pond.

Midway through the second half, the hosts were a whisker away from regaining the lead when Jack Langston rattled the underside of the crossbar and Butlin's rebound was cleared off the line.

The Frickley goal was leading a charmed life and substitute Josh Cooke struck the bar with another header.

Athletic looked to pinch the three points themselves in stoppage time. First, Ryan Wynter blocked from Jonathan Margetts and then the visitors struck the crossbar. Immediately Frickley won a penalty kick and Margetts sent Pond the wrong way from twelve yards to steal the win. Photo GALLERY

Kick Off 3.00pm

Top (L to R): Ryan Wynter celebrates Liam Kirton’s corner, Frickley shield the ball and Jack Langston sets up another attack. Bottom: Skipper Danny O’Callaghan puts a header over the crossbar.

Photos: Louise Yates

On This Day in History… Chasetown 0 Market Drayton 2

Venue Date The Scholars Ground 22/09/2018

Chasetown actually created a host of early chances but fell behind in the 22nd minute.

A Danny Cocks free kick was cleared by the visitors who broke quickly and Desean Martin fired low past Curtis Pond.

A minute later it was 2-0. Pond made an error outside his area and Martin rolled the ball into an empty net.

The Scholars were denied a penalty at the start of the second half when Jake Lovatt was sent tumbling in the box. Referee Mr Wainman turned away the strong appeals.

Pond made a superb save to keep it 2-0 as Martin bore down on goal for his hat trick.

Midway through the half, Drayton keeper Ash Rawlings made a superb fingertip save to deny George Cater from outside the box.

Cocks was then sandwiched between two defenders and knocked to the ground but again the spot kick appeals were waved away.

Substitute Muzzy Nduna almost gave the home side a lifeline late on but Rawlings palmed his low shot wide of the post.

Chasetown’s FA Cup Factfile

First Game: Aug 29, 1987 Evesham United at home, Lost 0-2

Most Recent Game: Sep 12, 2020 Kidsgrove Athletic away, Won 1-0, Jack Langston

Biggest Win: Aug 20, 2016 Brocton at home, Won 9-0, Devoir (o.g), Ryan Wynter (2), Mitch Piggon, Jack Langston (3), Josh Ruff (2)

Biggest Defeat: Sep 11, 2018 Gainsborough Trinity away, Lost 2-8, Jake Lovatt, George Cater

Biggest Home Crowd: Jan 5, 2008 Cardiff City at home, 2420, Lost 1-3, McNaughton (o.g)

Biggest Away Crowd: Nov 16, 2005 Oldham Athletic away, 7235, Lost 0-4

Quirky FA Cup Fact 1: We have won at least 1 FA Cup tie in every season since 2011. The last time we failed at the first attempt in the FA Cup was 2010 when we were beaten 0-3 at Kidsgrove Athletic.

Quirky FA Cup Fact 2: We have played 3 games on Sundays, and we have never lost, nor ever won! And, all three were the same scoreline!

Sun Nov 6, 2005 Oldham Athletic, drew 1-1, Nicky Harrison

Sun Dec 2, 2007 Port Vale, drew 1-1, Mark Branch

Sun Aug 20, 2017 Worcester City, drew 1-1, Will Whieldon

Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Curtis Pond – Goalkeeper The shot-stopper came through the youth set up before breaking through into the first team. He became the favoured number one in the October of the 2016/2017 season. Pond has held this position as number one keeper throughout different managerial changes playing an incredible 190 games for the Scholars. Sponsored by Crown Highways

Alex Melbourne – Defender Alex signed for Chasetown in July 2019. He is a good defender and has experience of playing in high divisions for teams such as Stafford Rangers and Hednesford Town. He is a pacey defender and is happy to assist in attacking play and isn’t afraid to get the tackles in. Sponsored by Kevin, Claire and Katie Finn

Ryan Wynter – Striker/Defender Wynter re-signed for the Scholars in August 2020 after a brief spell with local rivals Stafford Rangers. Starting out as a striker Wynter has now been moved to the backline and is a powerful and commanding defender. He picked up Supporter’s Player of the Season for the 2018/2019 season. Sponsored by the CaterFamily

Lewis Riley-Stewart –Defender A product of the Scholars Academy, Lewis made 2 appearances for the first team in 2018-19. The centre back followed this up in the 2019/20 season with a further 21 games. A strong a powerful defender and great in the air he is growing into a great defender year onyear. Sponsored by the Cardew Family

Alex Curtis – Defender/Winger He signed for Chasetown in July 2019. Left back Alex has been at Stafford Rangers and helped Sutton Coldfield tothe play offs. Alex is a pacey player and can play both left back and left wing enabling him to assist with both his defending and attackingduties. To Sponsor, contact Graham Dicken on 07969 884247

Jordan Evans – Defender Jordan joined in the Scholars in July 2020 from neighbours Lichfield City after four years at the club. An athletic, attack minded left back will really add competition in that area forus. To Sponsor, contact Graham Dicken on 07969 884247 Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Kieron Cliff – Wing Back A young player who has been with the squad throughout pre season and has impressed with some energetic displays. A left sided player who can play as a wing back or wide man he has electric pace and good delivery. Sponsored by paulmullinsauthor.co.uk

Chris Slater – Defender Chris re-signed for The Scholars in pre-season and has been on the bench in the early competitive fixtures. He made his debut for us in 2003, notching 210 appearances before leaving to join Port Vale after our FA Cup run. He returned the following season and now holds our record appearances with 580 Scholars games. Sponsored by Stuart Drury

Oli Hayward – Midfielder Oli is an attacking midfielder or right back that joined Chase in June 2017. Very skilful with great energy levels, the former Lichfield player also has an eye for goal. Hayward returned last season after suffering a double leg break during the first game of the 2018/2019 season. Sponsored by BHB Architects

Jack Langston – Midfielder Jack re-signed in November 2017 after a short spell at local rivals Stafford Rangers. He originally joined the club in March 2014. Jack has finished the top goal scorer award twice in the last 3 seasons netting an incredible 26 goals in 2016/17. Sponsored by Crown Highways

Connor Haddaway – Midfielder Midfielder Connor joined from Brocton in July 2020 having been a pivotal figure at the heart of their midfield. An energetic, all action player with an eye for a goal too. Sponsored by paulmullinsauthor.co.uk

Kieron Berry – Winger Exciting young wide man Kieron Berry is our latest signing after some impressive recent displays in preseason of the 2020/21 season. Kieron has played for West Bromwich Albion, Rushall Olympic and Walsall Wood before joining the Scholars thissummer. Sponsored by Nigel Miller Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Danny O’Callaghan – Midfielder Having won everything in sight for our reserve side under Mark Swann, Doca has since gone on to forge a fantastic career in non league.Danny lists Romulus, Sutton Coldfield, Telford United and Stourbridge among his former clubs and joins us from Rushall. Sponsored by Crown Highways

Liam Kirton – Midfielder/Striker An attacker who has established himself within our youth set up and has announced himself within the senior squad over the last few seasons. Kirton has grown as a player even inviting interest from Walsall FC. He is a pacey, tall and strong attacking player. Sponsored by the Wrexham Scholars.

Joshua Cooke – Forward Cooke signed for Chasetown in February 2020 and started his first game against league leaders Leek Town in the same month. When football started up again in August 2020 Cooke was on fire netting in many of the preseason friendlies that the Scholars were involvedin. To Sponsor, contact Graham Dicken on 07969 884247

Reggie Smith – Striker Reggie joined from Brocton in July 202 having enjoyed a number of prolific seasons. A natural goalscorer, Reg makes the step up on the back of 36 goals in 38 appearances. Sponsored by Alan Horton.

Ben Lund – Striker Ben joins us from Rushall Olympic following Danny O’Callaghan in making the move to the Scholars Ground. A powerful, pacey wide man or forward, Lund was a key target of manager Mark Swann and we are delighted to have him on board. Sponsored by the Wrexham Scholars.

Joey Butlin – Striker Joey joins from Walsall Wood having played at Oak Park under our management team in seasons past. A combative striker whose ex clubs list Hednesford and Walsall. He is going to be a handful for any defender he comesup against, not afraid to put in a tackle and get stuck in. Sponsored by Andy Atkins Chasetown’s Pen Pics

Manager Mark Coach Swann Stephen Cooke

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Assistant Manager Kit Manager Jamie Hawkins DaveHarrison

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Player-Coach Sports Therapist Kris Taylor Jake Moore

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GoalkeepingCoach John Birt